Gulf Harbour trial: Defendants' 'unconventional' lives revealed
The trial of four family members accused of manslaughter and kidnapping in the death of Shulai Wang has begun in Auckland. The court heard evidence regarding the defendants' unconventional religious practices and living arrangements.
Why it matters
The case involves serious criminal charges and raises questions about the intersection of religious influence and criminal liability.
The content of numerous documents found at a house in the centre of a police investigation into the death of Chinese woman Shulai Wang was heard in court.
The article reports on court proceedings and the Crown's case without editorializing.
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